Sugar Cookie Baked Oats are a cozy and festive way to start your morning! Packed with fiber and protein and ready in 30-minutes these are going to become a new staple breakfast!
We all know oats are the key to my heart. So that's why this holiday season I don't need chocolate or cookies(though I'll never say no to these brownies). All I need is my own personal serving of these sugar cookie baked oats and I will be happy.
If you are new around here you'll know that my love of baked oats runs very deep. My s'mores and cinnamon sugar baked oats forever have a place in my heart. However after trying these sugar cookie baked oats I think I may have a new favourite.
Why these baked oats are dietitian approved:
- Nourishing ingredients- The best way to start your day is with a balanced breakfast! These sugar cookie baked oats are made with a base of fiber-filled oats, healthy fats from the egg and protein from the milk and protein powder. Just pair with some fruit for the perfect balanced meal!
- Ready in 30 minutes- I love a good easy breakfast. Thankfully all you need is 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of patience before you're easy these cozy baked oats.
- A fun way to switch up routine- Routine can get boring, but healthy eating doesn't have to be! Finding new ways to keep healthy eating exciting is a great way to never get bored (like these sugar cookie baked oats).
Ingredients
The best part of baked oats are they require ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Oats- duh! you can't make baked oats without oats! I like to use minute oats but really any type of rolled or quick oats will work!
Banana- This recipe uses ½ of a medium banana for some sweetness without added sugar. Unsweetened applesauce is also a great addition if you don't like bananas! See the note section of the recipe for this substitution.
Milk- I use oat milk because that's what we have on hand in my house. However feel free to use whatever type of dairy/ non-dairy milk you choose.
Protein Powder- I like to add a little scoop of my favourite protein into all my oatmeal recipes. I find it is an easy way to help keep me full for a little longer during the day (and it adds a little extra sweetness). If you aren't a protein powder fan, feel free to leave this out!
Egg- To help give these baked oats some rise while also binding everything together!
Almond extract- If you really want your oats to taste like sugar cookies almond extract is not optional! This is what gives the oats that classic sugar cookie taste you love!
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a high powered blender or food processor, combine all of the base ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour batter into a greased 10-oz oven safe dish.
Top with sprinkles and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
Once oats are baked, remove from oven carefully and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
Top Tip
If you don't want your sprinkles to run, I recommend using Jimmies or candy-coated sprinkles rather than small crystal sprinkles!
Substitutions/ Variations
- Gluten free: It's easy to make these baked oats gluten-free! Simply ensure your oats are certified gluten-free- I like using Bob's Red Mill.
- Dairy free: Use a dairy-free milk of your choice.
- Vegan: Skip the egg and substitute with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Chia seeds are a great binder and a great way to add some additional healthy fats. However please note chia seeds will not create the same rise an egg will!
- Nut free: These sugar cookie baked oats are naturally nut free!
Don't love bananas? The banana is able to be substituted by ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
Don't love protein powder? Feel free to leave out the protein powder, I would suggest adding a little more maple syrup to ensure you get that sweetness!
Equipment
Storage
I recommend eating these baked oats fresh if possible! Over time the oats will settle and will lose some of their rise, though if you are looking to make these ahead of time you can bake them, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat simply place in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes or oven at 325F for 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I make my baked oats a little differently than you might be used to. Instead of just mixing everything in a dish and baking it I like to blend my ingredients first. By blending your ingredients you get a smooth batter. So this means that instead of just having boring old baked oats, you get oat CAKE... and who doesn't want cake for breakfast?
No you do not! If you prefer to mix everything in a bowl, you can whisk together the wet ingredients (banana, egg, milk, vanilla, almond extract, maple syrup) and simply stir in the oats, baking powder, and protein powder prior to adding them into the greased ramekin.
More Baked Oat Ideas
Looking for more warm and cozy breakfast ideas? Try some of my other baked oat recipes:
I always love seeing my recipes in action! If you make these sugar cookie baked oats don't forget to tag my on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or a leave a comment below letting me know how they turned out!
📖 Recipe
Sugar Cookie Baked Oats
Ingredients
Oat Base
- ½ cup oats quick, minute or rolled all work!
- ½ of 1 medium banana *see notes for substitution
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract this is not optional!
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sprinkles of your choice
Optional- "Icing" Topping
- 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a high powered blender or food processor, combine all of the base ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 10-oz oven safe dish, top with sprinkles and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
- Once oats are baked, remove from oven carefully and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
For optional "icing"
- In a small bowl mix together yogurt, vanilla and maple syrup for your topping.
- Optional- Top with yogurt mixture and sprinkle with all the sprinkles your heart desires.
Lauren says
Love this - feels like a treat for breakfast but full of healthy ingredients 🙂